Jane sighed happily as she rolled over and gently placed an arm around Maura's torso. Her thumb lovingly caressed the silky pajama fabric that covered the swollen stomach that had changed her whole life. Instead of nightmares of people and things hurting herself or those she loved, she now dreamt of college funds and first dates. She was going to be a mother along with only other person in this world that she would ever raise a child with. Her love, her life, her favorite person to cuddle in bed. Maura.

Her eyes stayed closed, for she was too tired to rely on anything but basic functions. Maura's steady breathing mixed with the sound of nature usually lulled Jane to sleep in an instant. For some reason it just wasn't working tonight. But, she still had an hour until she absolutely needed to be asleep, so she just took a few moments to silently celebrate her life.

Maura snorted in her sleep and Jane tried her best not to giggle. To see the normally graceful woman do something so vulgar amused Jane to no end. She scooted closer to the blonde and buried her face in the honey waves that smelled of lavender and baby powder. That scent alone usually drove Jane wild but it some cases was the only thing that could keep her grounded. Her cold nose touched the warm skin of her mate, making the blonde flinch away in her sleep. Jane scooted away reluctantly and eventually focused her attention on rubbing Maura's hips and back softly.

Jane knew that the doctor was really feeling pregnancy now. After she'd hit the 32 week mark, Maura had resorted to wearing flats outdoors and comfy fuzzy slippers around the house. Jane had even caught her walking around in her big bear feet slippers that were two sizes too big because her feet had swollen too big for anything else.

Maura let loose a uncomfortable groan, and Jane decided it was time to stop bothering her. She rolled over and snuggled her butt into Maura's spine. It was amazing just how perfectly together, like a romantic love-filled puzzle. Maura fidgeted a bit and eventually rolled over to face Jane, who just sighed as she felt an arm snake around her waist and fiddle with the string on her boxers.

Jane's eyes were rolling back into her head, finally ready to slip into a deep sleep when she felt a pinch. Not just any pinch, a pinch on her behind. Was Maura trying to bug her back? Jane decided to be the bigger person and ignore the immature behavior of her bedmate. She huffed loudly and tried once again to sleep. After a moment or two she felt another pinch and decided to get even.

She reached her arm behind her and pinched the arm of the woman "sleeping" behind her.

"Ouch! What the hell Jane?" Maura yelled, smacking her hand back at the bewildered woman. Jane just rolled over and gave Maura her most offended look.

"Excuse me, Miss mother-to-be, but you pinched my ass like four fucking times." Jane motioned towards her rear, which was as far away from Maura as it could be.

"It wasn't me Jane!"

"Well who the hell was it?"

Maura's face softened and she broke out into a sleepy chuckle. She knew what had happened.

"Jane, did you happen to stick your behind against my belly again?" Maura asked amused. When Jane slowly nodded, obviously confused, Maura continued. "Whenever your skin touches my stomach, little bug kicks you! Have you never felt it before? It happens almost every night."

Jane's angry expression melted at the realization that she was normally asleep by now. The fact that their child recognized her already made her heart warm.

"Oh. That's cute Maur. I'm so sorry that I pinched you." Jane whispered kissing the spot on the blonde's arm where she assumed a bruise would soon form. Maura just nodded and placed her over her mouth as she yawned.

"I'll get you for it tomorrow. Goodnight sweet girl." she murmured towards the brunette.

"Night, Maur" Jane replied, snuggled back into her spot on the bed. She felt another softer pinch in her back and she just smiled.